Toronto Ice Cream Cart Licence: Cost, Requirements & Timeline
Ice cream vendors operating on City streets or commercial parking lots require a vending permit. Officially, the City calls this a “Ice Cream Vending” licence.
What the City of Toronto charges for a ice cream cart licence
These fees are paid to the City. They are separate from anything you pay us.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ice cream vending permit - 6 monthsFor selected term · Plus HST. | $403.90 |
| Ice cream vending permit - 9 monthsFor selected term · Plus HST. | $605.86 |
| Ice cream vending permit - 12 monthsFor selected term · Plus HST. | $807.83 |
| Total government fees | $1,817.59 |
How long a ice cream cart licence takes in Toronto
Timeline not published as a single catalogue-level service standard; verify the source/subtype before publishing a customer estimate.
| City contacts youAfter your application is submitted | Within 0 business days |
| Licence issuedOnce a complete application has been received | Within 0 business days |
Processing time is a City service target, not a guarantee.
Is this the right licence for you?
Documents you need for a ice cream cart licence in Toronto
Which of these apply depends on how you are applying. Answer a few questions and we will send you the exact list for your situation, free.
City forms and approvals
Online / email / in personOfficial City application forms, permits, inspections and approvals.
- Permit/licence applicationUse the current application linked from the official City page.
From you and the property owner
Signature requiredNeeds the property owner's signature as well as yours.
- Location/site informationLocation details are required to assess placement, eligibility and/or fees.
No payment. No account. Takes about a minute.
How to apply, step by step
If you would rather do it yourself, this is the whole process.
- Confirm the permit subtype, location and term.
- Prepare site/event/sign details and insurance if required.
- Submit the application within the required lead time.
- Pay applicable application and permit fees.
- Respond to Transportation Services/City conditions.
- Receive the permit before occupying the public right-of-way.
Common questions
How much does a ice cream cart licence cost in Toronto?
The City of Toronto charges $1,817.59 in total: $403.90 for the ice cream vending permit - 6 months, $605.86 for the ice cream vending permit - 9 months, $807.83 for the ice cream vending permit - 12 months. Those fees are paid to the City. Our fee for handling the application is separate and quoted on a call.
How long does it take to get a ice cream cart licence in Toronto?
The City targets 0 business days after it receives a complete application, and aims to contact you within 0 business days of submission. The clock only starts once every required document is in.
What documents do I need for a ice cream cart licence?
It depends on whether you apply as a sole proprietor, a corporation or a partnership, and on how many owners there are. The full list is above, and a free personalized roadmap will tell you exactly which ones apply to you.
Or we handle all of it
We prepare the whole application for you
So that when it goes in, it is complete on day one and the City clock actually starts.
- We tell you exactly which documents you need and help you obtain each one
- We complete every City form for your structure
- We check every document is current, correctly named and consistent
- We assemble the package and handle the submission and City follow-up
- One point of contact who answers the phone
Our fee depends on your structure and how many owners are involved, so we quote it on the call. The $1,817.59 in City fees is separate either way, and paid to the City.
Other Toronto licences
- Noise Exemption Permit$2,093.97 City fees · 0 business days
- Limousine Owner$1,471.59 City fees · 20 business days
- Food Trucks$1,464.14 City fees · 20 business days
- Ice Cream Trucks$1,464.14 City fees · 20 business days